Hi Jazz Fans. A few too many things to do at the moment, so probably a shortish blog before the next thing HAS to be done (next!!)!!

Those keen followers of this blog may have noticed a collection of shoes (with inserted feet) in recent photos. Later down the page you will find another pair. Dr Martin’s perhaps?

I had hoped to distribute this coming Thursday paper copies of the first 3 months worth of gigs, but sadly I am still without a decent printer. However, do look back and you will see it all listed in recent blog writings!

Coming for your delectation this week (Thursday January 23^rd) we have something definitely worth turning out for. OK, you have something that must be seen on TV, (“Death in Paradise” perhaps?)….record it, because this week we have not only that favourite trumpet and flugle horn player Stuart Henderson coming to play for us, but also his old associate saxophonist “Tolly”, (probably better know to his family as Anatoly Vyacheslavov). They are a cracking ensemble, and together with our regular rhythm section (Nigel Fox on keyboard, Terry Davis on bass and Martin Hart on drums) it makes it an unmissable evening, so do try not too miss it!

Below you will find some instruments, and perhaps with a player or two, in the photographs. 

Kelvin Christiane, as well know to us as he is, is a player that should be more widely famous, because he is a terrific player and never fails to put on an enjoyable session for us. With him last week to add in harmonies (I deliberately didn't use "harmony! It was all fairly "harmonious") to the front line was trumpeter Andy Gibson. 

Often, either due to my fatigue, or perhaps that of the musicians taking part, I find that the second half isn’t always as enjoyable as the first. BUT last week the second half was the better of the two. Nigel, back from his Suffolk break, was on really good form, and the whole evening ended too soon. Great fun, and with this afternoons cup of tea I have consumed part of my raffle prize, a packet of biscuits! Only one I hasten to add! But it was a chocolate bourbon!

A  postscript to this paragraph. Did you know that Humphrey Lyttelton wrote a tune called "Suffolk Punch". Apparently it was inspired by one of the lady dancers at "The 100 Club". According to Humph, she had all the grace and movement of one of the horse breed of that name!

Recently I have noticed that one or two fans write down all the evenings tune titles on there smart phones. I’m not smart enough to do that, BUT I would value a share of that info. (that’s said with a “pretty” please!). It might then remind me of more comment worthy material to add in to this mighty blog!

Don’t forget that another gig organised by Martin Hart occurs this Saturday, Jan 25th. 

Vasils Xenopoulos will be playing with the Martin Hart trio at the Woodley Theatre in the  Oakwood Centre from 7.45pm

OK it has been short and sweetish and below are some shoes. Can you identify the owners?

  

 

TTFN

PS, I have NO IDEA why blogger has decided that much of the text this week should be highlighted in white. I'm sure I didn't press a button!